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Plugcomputer Fakultat¨ Informatik Institut f ¨urTechnische Informatik, Professur f ¨urVLSI-Entwurfssysteme, Diagnostik und Architektur PLUGCOMPUTER Alte Idee, Neuer Ansatz Thomas Gartner¨ Dresden, 14.7.2010 Ubersicht¨ Motivation Alte Idee: NSLU2 Neuer Ansatz: PlugComputer Quellen TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 2 von 24 Motivation Problemstellung Wie kann ich meine personlichen¨ Daten und Dateien moglichst¨ effizient, f ¨urmich und ausgewahlte¨ Personen, ¨uberallund immer verf ¨ugbarmachen? • Soziale Netzwerke • Hostingdienste wie z.B. Flickr, Google Suite, YouTube . • Server anmieten Probleme: • Daten ¨ubergabean Dritte • Dienste wegen ihrer Große¨ f ¨urAngreifer attraktiv TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 3 von 24 Motivation Losungsansatz¨ Idee: Eigener Server im eigenen, sicheren Netz das inzwischen meistens ohnehin standig¨ mit dem Internet verbunden ist. Vorteile: • Beschrankter¨ physikalischer Zugang f ¨urDritte • Voll anpassbar Nachteile: • Konfigurationsaufwand • Energieverbrauch • Larm¨ • Verantwortung f ¨urdie eigenen Daten TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 4 von 24 Motivation Losungsansatz¨ TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 5 von 24 Alte Idee: NSLU2 Allgemein Mit dem Network Storage Link von Linksys konnen¨ Sie die Speicherkapazitat¨ Ihres Netzwerks schnell und einfach um viele Gigabyte erweitern. Dieses kleine Netzwerkgerat¨ verbindet USB2.0-Festplatten direkt mit Ihrem Ethernet- Netzwerk. [Lina] TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 6 von 24 Alte Idee: NSLU2 Außen • 130 mm x 21 mm x 91 mm • 1x 10/100-RJ-45-Ethernet-Port • 2x USB 2.0-Port • 1x Stromanschluss TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 7 von 24 Alte Idee: NSLU2 Innen • Intel IXP420 (ARMv5TE) • 133 MHz, spater¨ 266 MHz • 8 MB Flash • 32 MB SDRAM TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 8 von 24 Alte Idee: NSLU2 Modifikationen • NSLU2 Firmware basiert auf Linux! • Ersetzbar durch Debian, OpenWrt, SlugOS . • Umbau zum Server f ¨urMedien, Webseiten, VoIP . • Hardware setzt Limits TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 9 von 24 TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 10 von 24 Abbildung: RAM-Upgrade einer NSLU2 TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 11 von 24 Abbildung: 34-Pin-Header mit diversen Signalen TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 12 von 24 300 series Marvell Plug Computing Development Kit Unlike Web 2.0 hosted services that use central servers on the Internet to store copies of data, the plug computing approach distributes computing power to every home. A plug computer can take advantage of peer-to-peer connectivity over the Internet, as well as the latest network protocols—such as Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)—that only work between devices in the home. In some scenarios, a hybrid approach, which combines hosted services with an in-home computing resource, can reduce deployment costs and make services easier to use. Developers can create native applications for the Plug Computer on the open-source Linux platform. Marvell also has created RainDrop, an open-source API framework that makes it effortless to deploy third-party applications onto the Plug Computer securely and in a resource-defined manner. Finally, the Plug Computer supports a Java Virtual Machine and an OSGI stack, allowing for the rapidNeuer deployment Ansatz: of third-party PlugComputer OSGI services. DIAGRAMS Allgemein Plug Computer CPU Gigabit WiFI/ - Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Development Kit USB 2.0 SATA - SATA Speed Ethernet• “Always-On” ComputerBT in Form Gigabit USB eines Steckernetzteils Ethernet Plug Computer 1.0 1.2GHz √• Offenes√ Referenzdesign Digital Media Storage • Basiert auf Marvell SoC Plug Computer 2.0 1.2GHz √ √ √ • Implementationen von Buffalo, USB Camera D-Link, LaCie, Seagate, Cloud Ethernet Plug Computer 3.0 2.0GHz √ Engines√ Inc. und vielen√ mehr√ DAS box Fig 2. Comparison Chart Fig 3. Installation Diagram TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 13 von 24 DDR2 SDRAM NAND FLASH 512MB 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth SATA SDIO 3rd Party OSGI Bundles Sheeva™ CPU Core SDIO SDIO SDIO RGMII Single Issue 3rd Party Apps OSGI 16KB-I, 16KB-D UART Fedora Up to 2GHz UART OEM App RainDrop API Java VM LAN GigE PHY FT Ubuntu JTAG USB 2.0 256KB L2 JTAG 2232D USB USB Customizable and Debian HEADER HEADER Extensible Infrastructure LED GPIO Gentoo Marvell ARM Reset Processor Kernel ...... Switch TWSI Marvell Sheeva™ CPUs Debug Board 5V In Marvell AC/DC Filter Module PM RTC POST, u-Boot, Linux Fig 5. Software Development Diagram Fig 4. Block Diagram PACKAGE CONTENTS Plug Computer, USB cable, ethernet cable, CD containing software and documentation. THE MARVELL ADVANTAGE: Marvell chipsets come with complete reference designs which include board layout designs, software, manufacturing diagnostic tools, documentation, and other items to assist customers with product evaluation and production. Marvell’s worldwide field application engineers collaborate closely with end customers to develop and deliver new leading-edge products for quick time-to-market. Marvell utilizes world-leading semiconductor foundry and packaging services to reliably deliver high-volume and low-cost total solutions. ABOUT MARVELL: Marvell is a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell’s diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, processor, wireless, power management, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home, storage, and digital entertainment solutions. For more information, visit our Web site at www.marvell.com. Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. Copyright © 2010. Marvell International Ltd. All rights reserved. Marvell, Moving Forward Faster, the Marvell logo, Alaska, AnyVoltage, DSP Switcher, Fastwriter, Feroceon, Libertas, 5488 Marvell Lane Link Street, PHYAdvantage, Prestera, TopDog, Virtual Cable Tester, Yukon, and ZJ are Santa Clara, CA 95054 registered trademarks of Marvell or its affiliates. Armada, CarrierSpan, LinkCrypt, Marvell Phone 408.222.2500 Smart, PowerSmart PFC, Powered by Marvell Green PFC, Qdeo, QuietVideo, Sheeva, www.marvell.com TwinD, and VCT are trademarks of Marvell or its affiliate. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PlugComputer_DevKit-01 1/10 300 series Marvell Plug Computing Development Kit Unlike Web 2.0 hosted services that use central servers on the Internet to store copies of data, the plug computing approach distributes computing power to every home. A plug computer can take advantage of peer-to-peer connectivity over the Internet, as well as the latest network protocols—such as Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)—that only work between devices in the home. In some scenarios, a hybrid approach, which combines hosted services with an in-home computing resource, can reduce deployment costs and make services easier to use. Developers can create native applications for the Plug Computer on the open-source Linux platform. Marvell also has created RainDrop, an open-source API framework that makes it effortless to deploy third-party applications onto the Plug Computer securely and in a resource-defined manner. Finally, the Plug Computer supports a Java Virtual Machine and an OSGI stack, allowing for the rapid deployment of third-party OSGI services. DIAGRAMS Plug Computer CPU Gigabit WiFI/ - Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Development Kit USB 2.0 SATA - SATA Speed Ethernet BT Gigabit USB Ethernet Plug Computer 1.0 1.2GHz ! ! Digital Media Storage Plug Computer 2.0 1.2GHz ! ! ! USB Camera Ethernet Plug Computer 3.0 2.0GHz ! ! ! ! DAS box Fig 2. Comparison Chart Neuer Ansatz: PlugComputerFig 3. Installation Diagram DDR2 SDRAM NAND FLASH 512MB 512MB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth SATA SDIO 3rd Party OSGI Bundles Sheeva™ CPU Core SDIO SDIO SDIO RGMII Single Issue 3rd Party Apps OSGI 16KB-I, 16KB-D UART Fedora Up to 2GHz UART OEM App RainDrop API Java VM LAN GigE PHY FT Ubuntu JTAG USB 2.0 256KB L2 JTAG 2232D USB USB Customizable and Debian HEADER HEADER Extensible Infrastructure LED GPIO Gentoo Marvell ARM Reset Processor Kernel ...... Switch TWSI Marvell Sheeva™ CPUs Debug Board 5V In Marvell AC/DC Filter Module PM RTC POST, u-Boot, Linux TU Dresden, 14.7.2010 PlugComputer Folie 14 von 24 Fig 5. Software Development Diagram Fig 4. Block Diagram PACKAGE CONTENTS Plug Computer, USB cable, ethernet cable, CD containing software and documentation. THE MARVELL ADVANTAGE: Marvell chipsets come with complete reference designs which include board layout designs, software, manufacturing diagnostic tools, documentation, and other items to assist customers with product evaluation and production. Marvell’s worldwide field application engineers collaborate closely with end customers to develop and deliver new leading-edge products for quick time-to-market. Marvell utilizes world-leading semiconductor foundry and packaging services to reliably deliver high-volume and low-cost total solutions. ABOUT MARVELL: Marvell is a leader in storage, communications, and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell’s diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, processor, wireless, power management, and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home, storage, and digital entertainment solutions. For more information, visit our Web site at www.marvell.com. Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. Copyright © 2010. Marvell International Ltd. All rights reserved. Marvell, Moving Forward Faster, the Marvell logo, Alaska, AnyVoltage, DSP Switcher, Fastwriter, Feroceon, Libertas, 5488 Marvell Lane
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